GPM
04-08-2006, 10:39 AM
I think Jeff was curious as to what I would think of the Corbin seat on my new R1200GS. If not, well there are enough new GS owners here now that this may be of some benefit.
I received the new seat Wednesday afternoon and installed it as it was shipped, with the adjustment rods in the high position. I jumped on the bike and rocked it off the center stand. Holy Tiptoes Batman!! Back on the center stand, yank off the seat and move the rods to the low position. Note for prospective buyers, both front and rear adjustment rods are attached with 2, 13mm bolts. Not a big deal, five minute swap.
Went for a 330 mile ride yesterday. As far as comfort, I'm quite sure the Corbin is going to work fine for me. I've heard a lot about how hard Corbin seats are. I guess its true, but the support is excellent and at the end of the day, no pain. Corbin recommends a 1500 mile break in for the seat to fully conform to your anatomy.
Now the downside. Even with the seat in the low position I can not fully flat foot the bike. At a touch over 6'2", I've never had that happen. I imagine for shorter folks, that may not seem so disconcerting, but it sure is unusual for me. Its like the first couple of hundred miles on a new bike. I just don't feel as comfortable and in control. I'm guessing that I'll adjust, although that seems to take a bit longer the older I get. The problem is that the Corbin is considerably wider at the front than the stock seat. While I'm sure the added thigh support adds to the comfort of the seat, it certainly hinders the reach to the ground.
I think the seat is going to work out fine for me, once I learn to adequately balance on one flat foot and one toe. The comfort once underway is MUCH BETTER than the stock seat.
As an aside, I ran into our own Dean-O in Show Low. A gracious gentleman who offered an insight into some of the nuances of the new boxer engine and even invited us to his beautiful home. An offer I fully intend to accept this summer.
Now for those who have heard of Dean's riding prowess, let me just report that the last I saw of Dean was when I blew past him as I was leaving Show Low. Now he may counter that he was in his Jeep and that he was making a right turn at the time. Well, he has his version of the story and I have mine, and I'm sticking to it.
I received the new seat Wednesday afternoon and installed it as it was shipped, with the adjustment rods in the high position. I jumped on the bike and rocked it off the center stand. Holy Tiptoes Batman!! Back on the center stand, yank off the seat and move the rods to the low position. Note for prospective buyers, both front and rear adjustment rods are attached with 2, 13mm bolts. Not a big deal, five minute swap.
Went for a 330 mile ride yesterday. As far as comfort, I'm quite sure the Corbin is going to work fine for me. I've heard a lot about how hard Corbin seats are. I guess its true, but the support is excellent and at the end of the day, no pain. Corbin recommends a 1500 mile break in for the seat to fully conform to your anatomy.
Now the downside. Even with the seat in the low position I can not fully flat foot the bike. At a touch over 6'2", I've never had that happen. I imagine for shorter folks, that may not seem so disconcerting, but it sure is unusual for me. Its like the first couple of hundred miles on a new bike. I just don't feel as comfortable and in control. I'm guessing that I'll adjust, although that seems to take a bit longer the older I get. The problem is that the Corbin is considerably wider at the front than the stock seat. While I'm sure the added thigh support adds to the comfort of the seat, it certainly hinders the reach to the ground.
I think the seat is going to work out fine for me, once I learn to adequately balance on one flat foot and one toe. The comfort once underway is MUCH BETTER than the stock seat.
As an aside, I ran into our own Dean-O in Show Low. A gracious gentleman who offered an insight into some of the nuances of the new boxer engine and even invited us to his beautiful home. An offer I fully intend to accept this summer.
Now for those who have heard of Dean's riding prowess, let me just report that the last I saw of Dean was when I blew past him as I was leaving Show Low. Now he may counter that he was in his Jeep and that he was making a right turn at the time. Well, he has his version of the story and I have mine, and I'm sticking to it.